Bacterial pathogens encode suppressors of RNA-mediated silencing.
Plant pathogenic bacteria encounter host defenses mediated by a variety of small RNAs. Bacterial suppressors of silencing that inhibit multiple steps of plant microRNA biogenesis and function have recently been identified.
Mosher
Rebecca A
RA
Plant Sciences Department, Cambridge University, Downing Street, Cambridge, UK.
Baulcombe
David C
DC
D001419:Bacteria / Q000472:pathogenicity*; D054884:Host-Pathogen Interactions; D035683:MicroRNAs / Q000378:metabolism*; D010935:Plant Diseases / Q000235:genetics / Q000382:microbiology*; D010944:Plants / Q000235:genetics / Q000382:microbiology*; D034622:RNA Interference; D034741:RNA, Small Interfering / Q000378:metabolism
D035683:MicroRNAs; D034741:RNA, Small Interfering